All current Texas State students are welcome to join. Dues are $10 per semester and are collected at our second general meeting each semester. You are welcome to join at any point in the semester by attending one of our meetings.

General Meeting - Oct 23rd

The Plant Biology Society will be meeting on Wednesday, October 23rd at 6pm in Ingram 3203 for a fun, Halloween themed meeting. Food, candy and pizza will be provided. We will be talking about the importance of plants in the celebration of Halloween and we will be having  spooky plant giveaway.

Potted Plant Sale - TBA

Our next potted plant sale will likely be in the Spring 2020 semester. Thanks to all of you who showed your support during our last plant sale and we will be back again ASAP.

Volunteer Events

Friends of the Trees

Friday, Oct. 11th
Where: Plaza Park (206 N CM Allen)
Time: 9:30am-12pm
Activity: tree loving care to help keep our public trees healthy and strong. Some tools will be provided
Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044FA8A92CA6F49-friends

Hot Spot Cleanup

When: Saturday, Oct. 12th
Where: 750 River Rd (behind the Animal Shelter)
Time: 7:45am-1:30pm
Activity: help resident unload trash and other material into roll offs
Contact: Amy Kirwin (akirwin@sanmarcostx.gov) to volunteer

Sessom Natural Area Workday

When: Saturday, Oct. 26th
​Where: Sessom Natural Area (meet at Ella Lofts parking lot- 817 Chestnut; 6 spaces are designated for park users)
Time: 8-10am
Activity: removing invasive ligustrum, constructing contour terracing, dragging small brush to be chipped; pulling invasive seedlings, broadcasting native seeds and removing trash.
Special Instructions: wear closed toed shoes; tools will be provided.
Contact: Eric Weeks (eweeks@sanmarcostx.gov) to volunteer